Sociology at Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates in sociology earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hobart William Smith Colleges Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 22 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $68,053 | $61,924 | #45 | $35,993 |
| 23 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $67,998 | $61,874 | #46 | — |
| 24 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $67,635 | $59,560 | #68 | $37,279 |
| 25 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $67,556 | $64,299 | #27 | $20,228 |
| 26 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $67,262 | $60,557 | #59 | — |
| 27 | Wagner College Staten Island, NY | $67,061 | $63,828 | #29 | — |
| 28 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $67,044 | $63,812 | #30 | $38,632 |
Other Majors at Hobart William Smith Colleges by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,833 | $61,946 | #44 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $103,822 | $72,158 | #101 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,778 | $35,381 | #42 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,977 | $40,648 | #20 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $73,650 | $50,750 | #27 of 660 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $68,522 | — | #6 of 137 |
| Architecture and Related Services | $68,341 | $29,900 | #1 of 6 |
| Biology | $62,737 | $33,163 | #259 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $61,905 | $43,671 | #53 of 265 |
| History | $60,616 | $30,710 | #50 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $60,381 | $39,939 | #29 of 70 |
| Psychology | $59,317 | $38,117 | #109 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,440 | — | #119 of 576 |
| Philosophy | $40,284 | — | #81 of 86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hobart William Smith Colleges sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,228 one year after graduating and $67,556 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hobart William Smith Colleges rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Hobart William Smith Colleges ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Hobart William Smith Colleges worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.